On The Right Track
Clippers strike first with Game 1 win in BCHL Finals
BROOKS - The Nanaimo Clippers put on a masterclass defensively and were opportunistic on offense in winning Game 1 of the BCHL Cup Finals.The Brooks Bandits did get the opening goal from Harry Ahlberg on a power play but from there goalie Eliot Seguin-Lescarbeau slammed the door shut.Caden Okovita tied the game on a br...
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easier access
More beach accessibility mats rolling out in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Additional options are now available to make Nanaimo's popular waterfront areas more accessible, including at Maffeo Sutton Park. Sway-a-Lana Lagoon is the sixth site for the evolving Mobi-Mats program, featuring non-slip mats at several fresh and saltwater locations around the city. Kirsty MacDonald, the Cit...
May 16, 2026
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energy deal
Carney, Smith sign carbon price deal, suggest fall 2027 pipeline approval
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday they're eyeing a fall 2027 start date for construction of a new bitumen pipeline to the West Coast.It's part of a plan to accomplish the remaining steps of the landmark energy deal they signed last fall.There is to be a new scheme for carbon emis...
May 15, 2026
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community impact
Nanaimo's Archdeacon Brian Evans given federal honour for veteran work
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Island Good Launches New Website
Island Good Launches New Website
On The Right Track
Clippers strike first with Game 1 win in BCHL Finals
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easier access
More beach accessibility mats rolling out in Nanaimo
May 16, 2026
Nanaimo, Parksville and Area
two suspicious fires
Alleged Port Alberni arsonist nabbed
PORT ALBERNI - Mounties in the Alberni Valley have arrested one person after two suspicious fires in the community.RCMP report a 38-year-old man is facing two counts of arson after being found connected to a brush fire set on the outskirts of the community earlier this week.Court records show Jordan Donald Munro is fac...
May 15, 2026
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one man's will
'Very appreciative:' Arrowsmith SAR legacy fund created after surprise land gift
QUALICUM BEACH - The passing of a long-time Oceanside resident several years ago has left an incredible, selfless legacy in the region. Jack McLean, a former RDN director and long-time community advocate, left the generous gift of 21 acres of land in his will, to Arrowsmith Search and Rescue, property which was eventua...
May 15, 2026
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victor mema
City of Nanaimo loses appeal over $640K payment to fired CFO
NANAIMO - The City of Nanaimo will remain responsible for paying damages to a fired former chief financial officer.The B.C. Court of Appeal, on Wednesday, May 13, found a 2023 decision by the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal to be reasonable and grounded in evidence in relation to the dismissal of Victor Mema by the CIty in ...
May 15, 2026
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water and power worries
'We can't drink data:' Green leader pushes for pause on data centres during Nanaimo visit
NANAIMO - A pending data centre on East Wellington Rd. drew the ire of the BC Green Party leader. Emily Lowan was at Nanaimo's Maffeo Sutton Park on Thursday, May 14, where she called for a moratorium on the building of AI data centres until the risks to the environment, human health, and privacy are better understood ...
May 14, 2026
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brush fires
Man injured in Nanaimo encampment fire, Long Lake bluff also torched
NANAIMO - A quiet Nanaimo neighbourhood was illuminated with emergency lights in response to a notable overnight encampment fire. The fire was called in on Thursday, May 14, at 1:25 a.m. in the bush off the end of Rosstown Rd., just east of the Nanaimo Parkway. Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) assistant chief John MacKenzie s...
May 14, 2026
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quick response
UPDATE: New wildfire near Nanaimo Lakes Rd. being held
NANAIMO - Coastal Fire Centre crews spent the night actioning a new wildfire start west of the city, with a quick response leading to a swift resolution.Reported late Wednesday, May 13, the fire burning just north of Nanaimo Lakes Rd., near the intersection with South Forks Rd., is now classified as being held at aroun...
May 14, 2026
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British Columbia
Canadian isolating in B.C. tests "presumptive positive" for hantavirus
British Columbia's provincial health officer says one of the four Canadians isolating in the province who had been on a cruise ship where there was a hantavirus outbreak has received a "presumptive positive" test. Dr. Bonnie Henry told a news conferenc...
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B.C. allowed logging in caribou habitat despite its own ministry's recommendation
VICTORIA - Mike James doesn't know yet whether his first grandchild will be a boy or girl, but he hopes they will have a chance to see threatened southern mountain caribou during a future visit to his family's cabin near Quesnel Lake. The snowshoe-lik...
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BR-Logging-BC
British Columbia's Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship recommended that logging be prevented in an area where threatened southern mountain caribou live, but that was overruled by the government's Forests Ministry. The information is conta...
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Crown urges new trial in B.C. sex assault case, tossed over delays in 2025
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Court of Appeal has reserved judgment in a sexual assault case that was tossed out last year over delays, with Crown counsel and defence lawyers pointing fingers about who was responsible for derailing the case. A provincial court...
May 15, 2026
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Eby says Ottawa is rewarding Alberta's 'bad behaviour' with pipeline agreement
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says the federal government is rewarding Alberta for "bad behaviour" by agreeing to push for a new bitumen pipeline to the West Coast. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed an...
May 15, 2026
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Canadian wineries say scrapping provincial trade barriers would add billions to GDP
HALIFAX - Canada's wine sector is worth more than $10 billion a year and the industry says a few tweaks - like scrapping domestic trade barriers - could add billions of dollars more to the national economy. A new report from Deloitte, commissioned by ...
May 15, 2026
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Local Sports
Ramping Up
VI Raiders begin journey towards BCFC regular season with spring camp
NANAIMO - The VI Raiders are taking steps forward to return to the top of the BCFC. The team went winless in 2023, then made a huge step forward to 4-6 in 2024 and earned a playoff spot with a 5-4-1 record in 2025. There's two months before the 2026 campaign begins but the first step was spring camp on the May 1-3 week...
May 10, 2026
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WHL Prospects Draft
Nanaimo's Ronan Gow selected by Lethbridge Hurricanes
NANAIMO - Following uncertainty leading up to the Western Hockey League Prospects Draft, a local talent now has more clarity about his future. Ronan Gow, a 15-year-old centre from Delta Hockey Academy's U15 Prep team, was selected in the third round, 50th overall, by the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Thursday, May 7. Shortl...
May 07, 2026
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Fine Form
Playoff time for Hornets rugby teams
NANAIMO - It's a cruclal playoff quarter final weekend for the Nanaimo Hornets rugby program. Both the Division 1 men's and women's sides are optimistic about making the BC finals in mid May. Team president Brad Marshall says the men's team is the second best team on Vancouver Island and they are hosting Westshore at 1...
Apr 25, 2026
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On The Right Track
Clippers strike first with Game 1 win in BCHL Finals
BROOKS - The Nanaimo Clippers put on a masterclass defensively and were opportunistic on offense in winning Game 1 of the BCHL Cup Finals.The Brooks Bandits did get the opening goal from Harry Ahlberg on a power play but from there goalie Eliot Seguin-Lescarbeau slammed the door shut.Caden Okovita tied the game on a br...
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1,200+ kilometres
Nanaimo-Brooks schedule set for marathon BCHL final series
NANAIMO - For the first time since 2022, the Nanaimo Clippers will play for the BCHL Championship.Seeking their first title win since 2007, the Clippers will take on the defending champion Brooks Bandits, beginning Friday, May 15, in Brooks, Alberta, for the newly renamed Rogers BCHL Cup.The Bandits will also host game...
May 11, 2026
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Ousting the Spruce Kings
Clippers sweep their way to BCHL finals
NANAIMO - The Clippers had bumps in the road in closing out Alberni Valley and Cowichan Valley in the first rounds of the BCHL playoffs but they dispatched the Prince George Spruce Kings in four straight games in the third round.The clinching game finished 6-2 in Nanaimo's favour and featured two goals each from Charle...
May 07, 2026
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Canada
Another man has died while waiting for care at hospital: Alberta Medical Association
EDMONTON - The Alberta Medical Association says another patient has died while waiting for care at a hospital, as the province's health agency investigates the case. AMA President Dr. Brian Wirzba says the man arrived at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hosp...
6h ago
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Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to meet Macron in Paris on economic mission
PARIS - Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette is in Paris on an official mission and is set to meet French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday at the Élysée Palace. She is also scheduled to meet her French counterpart, Sébastien Lecornu, at Matignon, alo...
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Canadian isolating in B.C. tests "presumptive positive" for hantavirus
British Columbia's provincial health officer says one of the four Canadians isolating in the province who had been on a cruise ship where there was a hantavirus outbreak has received a "presumptive positive" test. Dr. Bonnie Henry told a news conferenc...
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Drake breaks three daily Spotify records for 2026 with new albums
Drake fans who might have felt left out in the cold waiting for new music after the rapper's last solo album in 2023 seem to have warmly embraced his latest drop. With the release of three albums Friday, the Toronto-born rapper broke three records on S...
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Canadiens playoff run has increased ridership on Montreal's light-rail network
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens' quest for the Stanley Cup has been giving the city's light-rail network a boost. The Bonaventure station of the REM - Réseau express métropolitain - connects to the Habs' home arena, the Bell Centre. Julien Hurel is ...
17h ago
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Confusion around postgraduate work permit language resulting in rejections
OTTAWA - Lukas Troni graduated from the University of British Columbia in April 2025. He was putting his geography and environment degree to good use in a job at a Canadian environmental organization when a surprise rejection letter from the federal go...
17h ago
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World
Trump-backed US Rep. Letlow, state Treasurer Fleming make Louisiana Senate runoff, ousting Cassidy
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow advanced to a runoff in Louisiana's Republican Senate primary Saturday, capitalizing on the power of President Donald Trump's endorsement in another attempt to purge his party of people he views as disloya...
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Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in US
MIAMI (AP) - Venezuela's government said Saturday it deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro facing several criminal investigations in the U.S. less than three years after the businessman was pardoned by President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap. ...
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Cardinals manager Marmol offers to buy tickets for fans to recreate shirtless revelry
ST. LOUIS (AP) - St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol believes in the "no shirt, no problem," mantra. His club was boosted to a win Friday night by a group of college ball players in the right-field seats who took off and waved their shirts as the...
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Island Good Launches New Website
Island Good Launches New Website
Made here. Grown here. Connected here. Island Good launches new website to make shopping Island products easier Every choice to shop Island-made is a win for Vancouver Island communities and now it's easier than ever. Island Good has launched a newly redesigned website that helps Vancouver Islanders and visitors quickl...
Mar 19, 2026
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Your New Base for Holiday Gifts + Winter
Your New Base for Holiday Gifts + Winter Gear: MEC Nanaimo Is Open
If you're searching for holiday gifts and winter layers, Nanaimo has a new must-visit destination. Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) has officially opened its doors at 2517 Bowen Road, bringing its trusted lineup of outdoor gear, apparel, and expert guidance to the region, just in time for the winter season. From season...
Dec 14, 2025
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guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind.Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a huge...
Jul 23, 2025
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